22 h. ago Kim Jong Un's trip to China marks transformation from shunned pariah to confident diplomat

Kim Jong Un's trip to China marks transformation from shunned pariah to confident diplomat  Beaumont Enterprise

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5 d. ago Hedge funds boost options bets for yuan to strengthen past 7

Hedge funds are ramping up options wagers, signalling that the Chinese yuan’s rally against the US dollar still has room to run. Their demand for options that become profitable if the yuan rises against the dollar has increased, according to traders who asked not to be identified. Investors are now targeting a yuan at around 7 or stronger by the end of the year, SGX Derivatives Exchange data showed, on rising confidence in China providing policy support and shifting US interest rate...

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5 d. ago Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair returns as a stage for global names and independent brands 

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the 44th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 13th Salon de TIME open their doors this September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, not only will they showcase the artistry of global luxury names but also the resilience and creativity of independent watchmakers.  For independent brand creators, in particular, the event offers a rare chance to gain visibility, connect with international buyers and...

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9 d. ago Watch Global Investors Renew Confidence in China, Says Tech PE Leader

Watch Global Investors Renew Confidence in China, Says Tech PE Leader  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China’s Empyrean announces breakthroughs in chip design software

China’s top semiconductor design software developer Empyrean Technology said it has made breakthroughs in design tools for memory chips and panel displays, as part of its long-term goal to “fully replace foreign products” amid the ongoing US-China tech war. For memory chip design, Empyrean added a “clone group” function to the layout editor, which helps “quickly and accurately complete the layout design of identical units” as memory devices contain arrays of storage modules, according to a...

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3 w. ago Tibet mega dam is China’s chance to build confidence with India

China’s mega dam construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River uncovers the vulnerabilities of transboundary water mechanisms. With India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and being in the process of reconsidering the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh, water politics is getting more complicated day by day. This turn of events has cast doubt on the future of regional cooperation in South Asia. Even though the mega dam is China’s most ambitious hydropower project...

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3 w. ago ‘Do what you think is beautiful’: China hurdler derides gossip, embraces confidence

Chinese track and field star Wu Yanni has sparked a social media discussion on cosmetic procedures by confidently declaring: “I look good; that is why they say I had plastic surgery!” Born in July 1997 in Zigong, Sichuan province in southwestern China, Wu Yanni is a national record holder. She represents the Chinese National Athletics Team, primarily competing in the women’s 100-metre hurdles. Her track record includes delivering China’s best Olympic performance in the women’s 100-metre hurdles...

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